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Jan 29 | 1:00pm — 2:30pm |
| Presented by HCS and the AFH Council |
| During These Sessions, We will: Create opportunities for AFH providers and HCS leadership to communicate Discuss important topics of provider interest Provide updates and education Come together to strengthen communication and understanding in our shared mission of quality long-term care
1.5 CE will be available to all who attend. |
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|  | Understanding the CARE ToolJan 29 | 10:00am — 11:30am |
| Presented by Karen Cordero, AFH Council’s Director of Education & Support |
| Participants Will Learn About: Medicaid programs and their funding source The purpose of the CARE tool How CARE affects daily rates Your role in the CARE assessment Additional information captured in CARE
1.5 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar. |
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|  | Respirator (N95) Written Program for AFHsFeb 13 | 11:00am — 12:00pm |
| Presented by the HAI/AR Occupational Health team with WA Department of Health |
| Learning Objectives: Describe the purpose of having a Respirator Written Program What are the elements of the written program you must include Identify resources to assist you with staying compliant with the rules and regulations on respirator use
1.0 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar. |
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|  | It’s essential that providers get involved during this critical time when every voice counts in our push for equitable funding. Learn the powerful role you play in advocacy during this legislative webinar series! |
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|  | The Legislative Session Timeline and How to Make it Count!Feb 7 | 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
| Presented by Courtney Williams, Advocacy Coordinator with the AFH Council |
| Agenda: Bill Progress Cut off Schedule Review Upcoming Testimonies Q&A
1.0 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar. |
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|  | Communicating with CommitteesFeb 14 | 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
| Presented by Courtney Williams, Advocacy Coordinator with the AFH Council |
| Agenda: 1.0 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar. |
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|  | What’s Your Story? It Matters!Feb 21 | 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
| Presented by Courtney Williams, Advocacy Coordinator with the AFH Council |
| Agenda: Bill Progress Upcoming Testimonies Talking Points Recap Issues Deep Dive Q&A
1.0 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar. |
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|  | The Pulse on Fiscal CommitteesFeb 28 | 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
| Presented by Courtney Williams, Advocacy Coordinator with the AFH Council |
| Agenda: Bill Progress Upcoming Testimonies Talking Points Recap Issues Deep Dive Q&A
1.0 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar. |
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|  | Get Registered for our 2025 Lobby Day!Tuesday, March 25 | 8am — 5pm |
| Registration for our 2025 Lobby Day is now open! This free event is an opportunity to make your voice heard at the state capitol. Share your experiences with lawmakers, discuss key issues, and network with other providers! Attending this Lobby Day will allow you to: |
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| | |  | DOH Occupational Health Team Lunch and Learn
Every First and Third Wednesday of the Month at 12:00pmThe Washington State Department of Health (DOH) offers free, informal, 30-minute Lunch and Learn sessions held on the first and third Wednesday of the month, at 12 p.m. In each session, they give a brief presentation focused on a respiratory protection topic and then have time for Q&A. DOH’s website has a list of topics about the respiratory protection program. |
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| | Tips for a Successful Webinar |
| AFH Council hosted webinars: CE is for AFH Council members only Attendees need to remain online for the entire presentation to receive CE A certificate will be emailed to the email address used to register for the webinar Each registration is unique to the person registered You can only register one person per email address If you would like to receive CE, you cannot have multiple people watching on one computer You must be logged in and watching the webinar (click on the blue “join webinar” from your confirmation email). You will not show up on our attendee report if you are listening on your phone without watching the webinar.
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| | |  | Snohomish Chapter MeetingFeb 5 | 1:30pm — 3:30pm |
| Marysville Library6120 Grove St, Marysville, WA 98270 |
| Presentation TBD.
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| |  | All Staff of AFH Council Member Homes Can Get Free CE! |
| Are you aware that all staff at AFH Council member homes can receive free CE by attending our webinars and chapter meetings? It’s easy for your team to take advantage of this opportunity: just have them use your home’s license number when registering for webinars and include it on the sign-in sheet at chapter meetings. This is a great opportunity to improve your team’s professional development and give them the tools they need to excel. Send them to our events page to get them started! |
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